Q. You recently mentioned dwarf mondo grass. Is this also called dwarf monkey grass? My landscaper planted a patch. Some of the plugs are doing great; others are mostly brown and they are in the same ...

Ground covers are relatively low-growing plants that can be used to replace lawn grass. Ground covers are used to cover the ground when there is too much shade for lawn grass, when the gardener wants ...

Mondo grass even comes in unusual colors, such as this one that is so dark green it appears to be black. Most are much greener. Proven Winners One of my readers tells me he is ready to give up trying ...

Mondo grass is a popular choice for creating borders, and why wouldn't it be? With its delicate blades and low-maintenance needs, it's a versatile plant that manages to thrive in a variety of ...

The usual reason to replace one of the lawn grasses with another type of groundcover is because there is too much shade to support a grass variety. Even the most shade-tolerant grass, St. Augustine, ...

Ground covers are relatively low-growing plants that can be used to replace lawn grass. Ground covers are used to cover the ground when there is too much shade for lawn grass, when the gardener wants ...